The Macomb Township businessman who was ambushed last week in front of his own home says he suspects a “person close to me” had him targeted in an attempted homicide.

Eddie Jawad was attacked a week ago while driving on his driveway as he left for work by a lone gunman who emerged between bushes, fired up to 12 shots, and then disappeared from view.

Authorities from multiple law enforcement agencies arrested a 32-year-old Warren man on Sunday in connection with the shooting, which took place in broad daylight.

In a TV interview, Jawad says he’s not familiar with his attacker.

“(I’ve) still got a long way to go to see the conspiracy,” Jawad told WXYZ-TV (Channel 7). “I don’t even know the suspect.”

Jawad, 61, who owns a number of gas stations and restaurants in Macomb County, was shot

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